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Health Care Assistant

Orchard Care Group

Longford

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Health Care Assistants to join their expanding team in Longford. This role is crucial for providing high-quality care to individuals with diverse needs. You will engage in daily activities, support service users, and work collaboratively within a skilled team. The organization emphasizes professional development and offers a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and comprehensive training. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Income Protection

Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates

Flexible working arrangements

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment.
Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs.

Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
Assist with activities and care as assigned by the Manager.
Report changes noted in the child/adult's condition.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Qualification

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About The Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division, in County Longford for full time and part time Health Care Assistants.

Purpose Of The Role

The Health Care Assistant is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them. The Health Care Assistant is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in within a Residential Services providing a service to service user in line with HIQA regulations & standards.

Main Responsibilities

Ensure delivery of a high standard of care

Assist with the child/adults' activities and care as assigned by the Manager and as indicated in the person's Integrated Care Plan.

Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual ensuring that they and their family's needs and comforts are given priority.

Ensure that all files are in line and ready for a HIQA Inspection at any given time.

To act as an advocate for the child/adult and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support

To ensure that colleagues assist in all aspects of the child's/adult's Integrated Care Plan in a safe and observant manner.

Report changes noted in the child/adult's condition/behaviour to the Manager.

Develop social interaction for children/adults individually and in a group setting.

Report requests, queries from children/adults/parents/visitors to the Manager.

To be aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment.

Report all incidents and complaints involving self, children/adults or visitors to Manager and ensure incident/complaint form is completed.

Receive all visitors and family members to the unit with courtesy.

To participate in all communication processes - team meetings/staff forums/emails.

Ensure personal care is provided to service users who require it.

In line with GDPR, maintain and uphold the organisation's and Service Users' confidentiality at all times.

Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of a Health Care Assistant in order to meet the requirements of the service.

Essential Requirement

Relevant QQI Level 5 healthcare qualification, or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Knowledge of adults/children with complex needs.

Full manual Irish drivers license is mandatory

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Benefits To Working With Company

Excellent contributory pension scheme
Comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, including paid training on commencement.
A clear commitment to your continuous professional and career development as we grow across Ireland.
Income Protection
Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates
Excellent staffing ratio's
Flexible working arrangements
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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Industries
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